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Tag: Dog Shootings
Patrol
Texas Deputy, 2 Other People Injured in Dog Attack
When a deputy arrived, he also tried to intervene, but the dogs attacked him too, Sgt. Billy Johnson said. The deputy shot and killed both of the dogs.
October 11, 2023
Patrol
Nebraska Officer Fatally Shoots Dog Attacking Him
An officer with the Schuyler (NE) Police Department who came under attack by an out-of-control dog was forced to fatally shoot the animal during an incident on Monday night, police say.
September 22, 2020
Patrol
Police Fatally Shoot Dog that Attacked Nebraska Officer
An officer with the Omaha Police Department reportedly shot and killed a dog after the dog attacked an officer over the weekend.
April 20, 2020
Patrol
Maryland Officer Shoots Dog Attacking Mother and Child
An officer with the Upper Marlboro (MD) Police Department was forced to fatally shoot a dog that was attacking a 12-year-old child and another individual on Wednesday evening.
March 12, 2020
Patrol
Colorado Officer Forced to Shoot Pit Bull that Charged him During Trespassing Call
An officer with the Loveland (CO) Police Department was forced to shoot a "pit bull" that reportedly charged him during a response to a trespassing call over the weekend.
July 3, 2019
Special Units
Video: Florida Deputy Kills Partner's K-9 to End Attack
According to a spokesperson, Deputy Scott Cronin was caring for ‘Recon,’ another handler’s dog, while that deputy was out of town. Monday night, Recon bit Cronin’s hand and would not release his grip.
January 30, 2019
Patrol
Arizona Man Whose Dog Attacked Officer Now Faces Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
The owner of a dog that attacked a Maricopa County (AZ) Animal Care and Control officer in November has been charged with one felony count and one misdemeanor count of "assault by a vicious animal."
January 11, 2019
Patrol
Indiana Officer Seriously Injured After Being Shot in Back by Another Officer Firing at Aggressive Dog
An officer with the Lafayette (IN) Police Department is in serious condition after being shot in the back by another officer who was firing at an aggressive dog advancing on them.
January 8, 2019
Patrol
Arkansas Deputy Fired for Shooting and Wounding Chihuahua
An officer with the Faulkner County (AR) Sheriff's Office has been fired after video surfaced on Twitter of his shooting and wounding of a small dog.
January 7, 2019
Patrol
Idaho Officer Fatally Shoots Pit Bull Attacking Golden Retriever
An officer with the Boise (ID) Police Department fatally shot a pit bull that was fighting and injuring a golden retriever in the backyard of a home on Thursday, according to a department-issued press release.
December 7, 2018
Patrol
Oregon Officer Fatally Shoots Dog that Chased Firefighters at Fire Scene
The "aggressive" dog began chasing some of the firefighters, which prompted one officer to draw his weapon and fatally shoot the dog, police said.
October 22, 2018
Patrol
Owner's Claim That Arizona Deputy Unnecessarily Shot Her Dog Refuted by Video
MCSO says the pet dog called Chevy attacked Tarzan and inflicted a number of injuries. The deputy tried to separate the two dogs but after that failed, he shot and killed Chevy. "MCSO K-9 Tarzan sustained injuries to his face and chest to include a broken tooth," the statement reads.
August 10, 2018
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